Tom Chapin to Perform in Honor of Local Southington Family, for the Benefit of Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter

Posted by robin.leemichel, Community Contributor

Posted by robin.leemichel, Community Contributor

Community Contributor robin.leemichel

SOUTHINGTON - Diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 56, Mark Corcoran and his wife, Esther, have been living with his Alzheimer's for close to five years. His memory was not quite right on a trip to London, but after he returned to the United States it took two years to determine the actual cause. When Mark and Esther finally received a diagnosis, it was of early-onset Alzheimer's. Esther found that she needed support and turned to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter for guidance. "The Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter has been our rock these past few years and we will be indebted to them forever."On April, 3rd, 2016, three-time Grammy® Award winner, Tom Chapin, along with contemporary folk group EVA, will perform a concert in honor of Mark. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter so that they can continue to provide care, support, advocacy and critical research to help those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.The event will take place on April 3rd at 3pm in the First Congregational Church Meetinghouse, 37 Main Street in Southington. For tickets or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please contact 860.628.6958 or go online at fccsouthington.org.The Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter estimates there are more than 73,000 people in Connecticut with Alzheimer's disease and a growing population of early onset Alzheimer's in the state. There are 177,000 caregivers who provide more than 200,000 hours of unpaid care each year to family, friends and colleagues. Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death and the only one of the top ten that has no way to be slowed, stopped or prevented. There is no cure.CONTACT: Lynn Grenier, lygren@aol.com Phone Number: 860-628-6215About the Alzheimer's AssociationThe Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. It is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. The Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org/ct for more information on programs and services near you.About First Congregational Church of Southington, UCCFirst Congregational Church of Southington is an Open and Affirming congregation which welcomes all with this greeting: "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here." We seek to live our extravagant welcome through our many services and ministries, including spiritual formation, drama, music, fellowship and community outreach. Visit us at fccsouthington.org to learn about our services, Peace Café, Steeple Players, Youth Ministry or any of the many ways to be a participant in our community.

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